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Help us finish Mellencamp! Filming is complete but now we need your help to finish post-production on the film. This has been a labor of love with everyone working for free and now with your support we will be able to pay for editing, sound design, special effects and music. To thank you for your support we have come up with some very cool rewards. So check out the rewards on the right and help us complete Mellencamp!

If you are new to Kickstarter: IF WE DON’T MEET THE GOAL, WE DON’T GET ANY MONEY!!! Even if we’re a buck short, we won’t get a dime. So your support is crucial!

How else can you help? WORD OF MOUTH! The more people who hear about Mellencamp the better! Please, like this on Facebook, tweet and help spread the word!

About the Film:

"They say write what you know, so we didn't write much. The actors and I created the characters and the general outline of the plot, but each scene was completely improvised by the actors. Amazing really. We did know that a 35 year old still living at home with his mom would be funny. We also think two buddies searching for Bigfoot instead of looking for a job is funny. Add some VHS video and you have comedy gold. Do they actually find Bigfoot? Do they ever have to man up in life? You'll have to wait for the movie to find out!" - Travis Shields, director of Mellencamp

Peter Jenkins

Peter is a Portland Oregon based actor and musician who has goofed around in videos for years and is making his short film debut. Portlandia should be calling soon!

Eric Johnson

Eric is a Coeur d'Alene Idaho based actor and musician who is also making his short film debut. Eric plays "Eric" in the film brilliantly and also contributes a few songs for the film score.

Evelyn Murray

Evelyn is a seasoned Portland Oregon based actress most recognized for her role in the Battlestar Galactica episode of Portlandia. "Ron get these white people out of my closet!"

Travis Shields

Travis has directed a few award-winning short documentaries and has loved venturing into the short film world. He collaborated with the actors on the story lines for Mellencamp and then set out for the woods where each scene was improvised until it made him giggle and he yelled cut.

Risks and challenges

Filming is completed and we have all the post-production talent lined up and waiting to complete the film.

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Rewards

$10 reward

A special thanks in the credits. You can point your name out to your friends and say "See, I helped make this awesome movie happen!"

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

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$25 reward

13 backers

A special thanks in the credits AND a digital download of the completed film!

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

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$50 reward

17 backers

A special thanks in the credits, a digital download of the completed film and TWO TICKETS to the film premiere at Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR. WHAT!!!??

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

Only ships to: United States

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$100 reward

2 backers

All of the cool stuff we already mentioned PLUS a personal phone call from actor Peter Jenkins thanking you in the voice of a disgruntled Detroit police officer. DANG!!

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

Only ships to: United States

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$500 reward

0 backers
Limited (5 left of 5)

All of the cool stuff we already mentioned plus PRODUCER credit on the film. You will be listed on screen as producer in the beginning of the film. This is HUGELY AWESOME!

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

Only ships to: United States

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$1,000 reward

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Limited (10 left of 10)

All of the cool stuff we already mentioned plus an EXCLUSIVE INVITE for you and a guest to a PRIVATE showing of the film with director Travis Shields and actor Peter Jenkins. OMG!!!

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

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$5,000 reward

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All of the cool stuff we already mentioned plus EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit on the film. You will be listed on screen as THE ONE AND ONLY Executive Producer in the beginning of the film. It doesn't get any cooler than this!

Estimated delivery:Mar 2014

Only ships to: United States

Funding period

Dec 9, 2013 - Jan 8, 2014
(30 days)

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